Did You Know?
Pelicans can dive into the water to catch fish!
How They Catch Food
Pelicans scoop fish with their big pouches.
Where They Live
Pelicans like to live by lakes and oceans.
What Pelicans Do
Pelicans fly high in the sky.
They swim fast to catch fish.
They rest on the shore to nap.
Pelicans like to be in groups.
They make loud sounds to talk.
Pelicans can live for many years.
More About Pelicans
Pelicans have been around for a long time. They are found in many places around the world. They like warm weather and stay near water.
Pelicans help keep the water clean by eating fish. They are fun to watch when they dive and catch food.
Some pelicans can be very big! They can weigh as much as a small dog. They are special birds that many people love.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Pelicans"] --> B["Genus of Large Water Birds"]
B --> C["Family Pelecanidae"]
C --> D["Long Beak"]
C --> E["Large Throat Pouch"]
D --> F["Catching Prey"]
E --> G["Draining Water"]
G --> H["Brightly Coloured Before Breeding"]
What Do These Words Mean?
genus:a group of related species
Pelecanidae:the family of birds that includes pelicans
plumage:the feathers of a bird
breeding season:the time when animals mate and have young
throat pouch:a bag-like part of the throat used to hold food
